Robert L. Shanklin Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert L. Shanklin (Huntsville, Alabama), who passed away on January 11, 2025 at the age of 84. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As Robert departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Robert may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Robert leaves behind.

Viewing will be held on Saturday, January 18th 2025 from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM at the Nelms Memorial Funeral Home (2501 Carmichael Ave NW, Huntsville, AL 35816). The lying in state will be held on Sunday, January 19th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Progressive Union M. B. Church (1919 Brandon Town Rd NW, Huntsville, AL 35816). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, January 19th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Progressive Union Missionary Baptist Church (1919 Brandon Town Rd NW, Huntsville, AL 35816).